This massive, awe-inspiring church is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a symbol not just of Sofia but of Bulgaria itself and naturally is a top tourist attraction.

Sofia became capital of newly liberated Bulgaria on April 4, 1878 and is the second oldest capital city in Europe, next to Athens. There is a lot to see and do in this compact city and we started our orientation, following …